Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, host Jon Gray speaks with Adam Garcia, a helicopter maintenance professional whose career spans nearly five decades. Adam’s aviation journey began with a life-saving helicopter ride in his youth and carried him through a long and distinguished career in both military and public safety aviation. Adam served with the prestigious 160...

This week on The Flyer Show, we bring you the latest in UK aviation news and insights for pilots and enthusiasts. We cover the Met Office’s new MAVIS platform, Cirrus’s launch of an instrument rating training programme, and job opportunities in light aircraft engineering via the BMAA. You’ll also get a top SkyDemon tip from Tim and Simon Keeling’s weekend flying weather forecast. We explore valuable next steps after gaining your PPL, such as tailwheel conversions and upset recovery training. ...

Craig sits down with pilot Adam Barney to hear his unbelievable survival story after experiencing dual engine failure and being forced to ditch his aircraft in the ocean off Key West. What started as a routine flight quickly turned into a fight for survival as Adam lost both engines and had no choice but to attempt a water landing. From the moment he called Mayday to the dramatic rescue by the U.S. Coast Guard, local police, and the involvement of the FAA and NTSB, Adam recounts the harrowin...

Send us a text Doug is back from flying the 777 to Frankfurt and Drew finished his first week on PM shift in airport operations. Fresh croissants from Germany, elevators out of service, runway inspections, and 767 crew resource management - this episode is packed!. We discuss: Winter schedule routesSpirit lays off 1,800 flight attendantsThe Embraer E2 gets more love - this time from LATAMHuge Boeing order from the Middle EastEMAS saves an E145 in Roanoke, VAUnited upgrades their GUM ser...

What happens when your dream of becoming a pilot almost ends before it begins? In this episode, Mac shares his journey from working at Lockheed Martin to pursuing flight training—despite a year-long struggle to get his FAA medical approved. Whether you’re curious about FAA medicals, exploring flight training, or just want to hear an inspiring story of perseverance, this conversation is packed with insights.

Welcome to Flight Club Podcast! In this captivating episode, our host joins forces with aviation legend Ben to uncover the astonishing journey of aviation—from daring jungle landings to thefuturistic realm of air taxis and pilotless planes.What You'll Uncover:-The dramatic shift in aviation over 20 years, from high-stakes cash deals to cutting-edge tech innovations-The truth about pilotless aircraft: Will they dominate the skies of tomorrow?-Air taxis unveiled: Could they be the ultimate

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an oily mess after the shop improperly installed an alternator and how an AME decided to take things just a little too far...

Turn the lights down, crank the volume up, and let Ron the Sandman take you on a ride through the raw, roaring world of rock. This week’s show digs deep into the vaults of classic anthems, stomps through the riffs of hard rock legends, and shines a spotlight on fresh sounds shaking the scene today.

Step into the heart of America’s backroads with Ken’s County Corner, where small-town charm meets big skies. In this episode, Ken takes you on a ride through the latest county news, aviation tidbits, and everyday stories that make rural living unique.From the quirks of local traditions to the challenges of modern-day flying, Ken blends humor, storytelling, and a touch of down-home wisdom. Whether you’re tuning in from the cockpit at 35,000 feet or the comfort of your living room, you’ll find

The Fractional Revolution: Making Private Aviation Accessible reveals how fractional ownership and jet card programs rewrote the rules of private flight. VIP Jets Founder Robert Wilkos breaks down the model that let successful professionals tap private aviation without buying a whole aircraft—guaranteed access, transparent pricing, right-sized aircraft for each mission, and a concierge experience from booking to wheels-down. See how this shift expanded markets, boosted productivity, and pioneered

Send us a message or question! Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft! In our final episode of this series, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective with historian and author Roger Moorhouse, whose new book Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War will be published on 9 October 2025. Hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford-Lowes dive into what life was really like aboard German U-boats, the shifting strategi...

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor magazine. Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter! In this episode, all of us at Vertical Valor Magazine and The Hangar Z Podcast congratulate the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit on receiving the...

This week, Cambrie climbs into the legendary PBY Catalina and finds out what it’s like to fly a flying boat straight out of WWII. We dive into why getting your seaplane rating might just be the most fun you can have with your clothes on, and why it could secretly be the ticket to landing your next flying job. Along the way, we share some of our best splash-downs, wild dock stories, and why float flying makes memories that never leave you.

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast takes our free podcast to a whole new level by providing students with every single lesson included in the Part Time Pilot Private Pilot & IFR Ground Schools without a single Ad! On top of that, VIP podcast students get BONUS episodes like Mock Checkrides, Checkride Prep, Expert Interviews and more!The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper

Host: Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal ServicesIntroduction“Can I afford that airplane?” Jason tackles the question he hears every week—moving past listing prices to the real math behind financing structures, down payments, LTV, amortization, liquidity and net-worth requirements, fixed vs. variable operating costs, and practical rules of thumb. With real aircraft examples and monthly/annual budget breakdowns, this episode shows how to evaluate

遇到極端天氣要有心理準備，旅行計畫可能隨時被打亂。 （讓別人快樂是慈悲，讓自己快樂是智慧。）

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat drives a teenager to climb up on a rooftop in Mexico just to watch airplanes trace paths across the night sky? For Adriana Barragan, it was more than a dream—it was a calling. In this inspiring episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker explores Adriana’s remarkable journey—from struggling to learn English one page at a time to becoming a private pilot, Gulfstream engineer, and now the CEO and co-founder of Fly ORKA, an app reshaping how pilots learn and

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the biggest debates in the airline world: regional versus mainline flying. Rich has always flown mainline, while Drew brings a ton of insight from his years working at a regional airline. So we’re unpacking the real differences in schedules, pay, camaraderie, catering (or lack thereof), and what it truly means to fly solo on a 50-seater. Whether you're in the industry, considering becoming a flight attendant, or just a curious traveler, this...

Buckle up and brace yourself—Ron the Sandman is back, blasting the airwaves with a wall of hard rock that hits like a freight train! This episode dives deep into the raw riffs, thunderous drums, and roaring vocals that defined the golden age of hard rock and still shake the world today.Ron will take you on a ride through arena anthems, underground gems, and face-melting guitar solos that demand to be played LOUD. Whether you’re cranking it in your car, rocking at work, or just letting loose at home,

Episode 19When we think of aviation safety, we often picture pilots running through checklists, complex regulations, and layers of technical redundancy. While all of that is essential, it’s just the visible tip of the iceberg. The real foundation of safety lives in something much deeper—a hidden architecture of human factors, evolving threats, and mental resilience. In this episode we move beyond the checklist to explore five surprising truths reshaping how we understand aviation security and